Should there be a limit on the number of tests people can take?

[TW]Fox said:
3 strikes and you're out.
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And me? Passed 4th time. Kept on being let down by 1 silly mistake each time (nerves). I've now been driving 11 years with no accidents, points or issues (here comes the curse of an accident within a week :rolleyes: ).

Today I'm the same as when I was with my instructor: a good safe driver. I'm no Jensen Button, but I'm safe and move to the speed of the road conditions (no dithering here!), but when it came to test day my nerves went to pot.

I would be in favour of a limit of (say) 1 test every 4 weeks, to increase the chances of improving skill, and more important limit on the first 3 years of driving after passing, namely:

keep the 6 point probation and trailer limit
Must drive with a green L plate for 3 years
No more than 1 passenger after (say) 10pm
And after 3 years to get rid of the greeen L you must have 2 hours with a qualified instructor (but no exam) to help iron out the naughty stuff

Fluffy
 
Do you also worry about the ones that think they're Mr. Schumacher because they passed first time?

No I don't think there should be a limit. Whether it's attempt 5 or 25 - if you get less than 15 minors, you still deserve a license as much as anyone else does.

I'd like to see a new test brought in at age 60-65 though.
 
helpimcrap said:
hope not for the 3 strike rule... i took 5 times to pass my motorbike test (1 silly mistake everytime...) :o

now i race the damned things... :p
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But no one fails for just one silly mistake, its the one that takes you over the limit that does it.

I agree with a longer waiting period in-between multiple failures (say 3 fails then wait 12 months), would stop a large amount of people pestering examiners to pass them.
 
3 strikes and out is abit harsh, its their money there wasting - mind you my brothers been waiting 5 months for his test - probs would have been a lot less if it wasnt for people failing and re-sitting.

Some people need a car for their job, even if theyre crap they'll get better with experience

My mate has been learning for 2.5 years, having a 1hr lesson everyweek, thats 130 hours and he still aint ready for his theory.
 
DannyW said:
Some people need a car for their job, even if theyre crap they'll get better with experience
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I dunno about that, not everyone can be good at everything. Some people just need to accept driving isn't for them.

DannyW said:
My mate has been learning for 2.5 years, having a 1hr lesson everyweek, thats 130 hours and he still aint ready for his theory.
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Point proven. :D
 
Worst thing about 130 hours is its probs cost him around £2600. Oh and hes bought a 100cc scooter now, managed to pass a CBT :D
 
DannyW said:
Worst thing about 130 hours is its probs cost him around £2600. Oh and hes bought a 100cc scooter now, managed to pass a CBT :D
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And if it takes him 130 hours to pass a simple test then it stands to reason that it will take him longer to use any experience gained. Making him a bad driver for longer.
 
[TW]Fox said:
3 strikes and you're out.
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yes there should be a limit but i think 3 strikes and your out is a bit harsh.
took me my 3rd time to pass, first time i'll admit i screwed up big time but that was all nerves, 2nd time was a broken traffic light, went from green to red in a blink of an eye without pausing on amber when i was right on top of it so i technically ran a red light so he failed me on it, the joke of it is he knew it was a dodgey light because he admitted that it caught him out while he qwas on his way to work lol.
i think that when you fail you should have to take a set number of hours in lessons before your next test
 
So in some peoples opinion a few who struggle to reach the standard quick enough should not be able to drive eventually? Seems a bit harsh!

I know a few pupils who took a few attempts to pass that I would put up against most drivers and they would make the 'experienced' drivers look poor!

Just because you fail your test does not neccesarily mean you cant drive, Nerves on the day play a large role. I have one girl who only failed because she missed a signal. Not a single other fault! Now it was an important place to signal but to say she cant drive if she required 3 + attempts would be grossly unfair. (Shes now passed :D)

People need to try and remember what it was like for them to learn to drive and not look at driving from there current experianced viewpoint.

Driving is not neccessaily easy or difficult, its dependant on an individuals ability to accquire practical skills and knowledge.

I like the sound of the new rules comeing from the DSA. Minimum hours of tuition coupled with a test after 18 but able to learn from 17. Hopefully this will allow young drivers to gain more experiance before they are let loose.
 
Maximum of 3 tests a year, and your theory test only lasts a year before having to resit if you dont pass your practical.

Lose the hazzard perception part and make the theory test based purely on signage and lane discipline etc and you have to pass that before getting behind the wheel?
 
DannyW said:
Yeh you should have to pass the Theory before driving the car
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Why?

Its not unreasonable to be able to study for your theory test while learning.

And in fact if you think about it they can be complementary.

Thats why Learner Drivers have to be supervised. Either with an ADI in lessons or with w RESPONSIBLE adult at other times, to ensure the safety of both themselves and other drivers.

Please, Think! then post! ;)
 
markyp23 said:
Dashik when are these new rules coming in?
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Not quick enough for me :D

The white paper? It's due in October and hopefully the rules/Law will be changed asap, probalbly next year or the year after.

TBH you can talk about road safety all you want but most young people think all us old gits are talking rubbish and there 'L337 Skillz' and lightning reactions will sort them out. Just like the three who died this weekend in Kirkcaldy. All 20/21 and the driver left the road on the straight bit. Tree = 3, Humans = 0.

Muppet killed himself and his two pals...........

So if minimum hours comes in and it costs a lot more to learn then just maybe when it hits there pockets harder they might want to look after their license for a change. I find nothing focuses young kids attention more than having to spend money on stuff other then beer/cars/toys/girls etc.....
 
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